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NHayes14 wrote:

Hi, I am just past 37 weeks and a couple of people have mentioned that I need to back off in the gym or I’m going to have my baby early. As long as I feel ok am I good to keep doing what I’ve been doing (squats, deadlifts, modified burpees) or is there a legitimate chance I could induce labor? Thanks!

If you feel good and you are being safe, you don’t need to stop. Also - if you are 37 weeks, you are basically full term. So you wouldn’t even be having your baby “early”. Anytime after 36 weeks is considered safe.

I have no advice. I just wanted to commend you on being able to do all this while pregnant. I've been put on bed rest with my last two. (Not exercise related.) I am jealous of all the fit expecting moms.

No chance...this is a myth.But you should start doing as much of your exercises that you can while seated a straddle a large exercise ball to help build elasticity in your pelvic floor, to prevent tearing or the need for an episiotomy.BeFit-Mom

Keep it up! I’m 36 Weeks and work out for 2 hrs a day (lifting, squats, lunges, stair master, swim, 7mile hilly walks). Did the same with my first (even did a 3 mile walk while in early labor) and only pushed for 9min (after 42 hours of labor but my mom had all long labors so it’s apparently a fam thing). Good news is I had the strength and stamina for it because of my workouts!

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